ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 426494 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
mediate
repentant
insolence
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
prudent
derivative
written
awe

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
incisive
cognition
drab
lurid

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
repel
inauspicious
divination
anthology

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
stern
straddle
serenity
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."